MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
About this course
MA in Politics and International Relations and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. As part of the four-year programme, students spend half of the third year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country as a teaching assistant or visiting student.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance
- Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict
- Spanish Language 2
- Spanish Language 3
- Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations
- Spanish Language 4
- Latin America: Texts and Contexts
- Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
- Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Employer - Led Interdisciplinary Project
- International Security
- Political Parties in Britain
- Soviet and Post - Soviet Russian Foreign Policy
- International Terrorism Counterterrorism & International Relations
- Memory and Politics of the Past
- Human Rights in Global Politics
- The Global Politics of Secession
- Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
- Dissertation in Spanish
- Dissertation
- Contemporary French Politics: Race, Religion and Social Change B
- Science, Technology & International Relations
- War and Peace in International Politics
- International Political Psychology
- Scottish Politics
- Comparative Constitutional Systems
- Extreme Right in Western Europe
- Maritime Security
- Political Islam: Islamist Ideologies and Practices
- International Migration and Europe
- Gender and Politics
- Northern Ireland: Small, Dirty War
- Corruption and Good Governance
- US Presidents
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.